Germany. A Entry into the Sudetenland Commemorative Medal with Case

A “Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. October 1938” in its case of issue; circular bronze medal; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon featuring a miniature bronze Prague medal bar; the obverse with two raised male figures, the one on the right bearing the German flag in his left hand, with his right hand placed around the shoulders of the figure on the left, with broken chains around his right arm (symbolic of the liberation of the Sudeten German from Czechoslovak oppression), with the German eagle directly below; the reverse with the date “1. Oktober 1938” centrally and circumscribed “Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Führer” (One People, One Country, One Leader); measuring 31.92 mm in diameter; weighing 18.0 grams. In its presentation case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a faux red leather (leatherette) exterior; the exterior of the lid embossed with a golden national eagle; lined interior lid, with a functional spring catch and stud release, partially severed interior fabric hinge cover, and a functional exterior metal hinge; measuring 50 mm (w) x 104 mm (h); in overall better than extremely fine condition.